HOCN CDBG Housing Repair Program
City of Buffalo / HOCN (CDBG-funded)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs HOCN CDBG Housing Repair Program in its Buffalo, NY research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Heart of the City Neighborhoods administers City of Buffalo CDBG funds for home repair. Covers roofing, siding, porches, electrical, heating, plumbing, windows. No-interest deferred loans and conditional grants. Part of the City's $18.4M federal CDBG housing rehabilitation investment.
Below 80% AMI, owner-occupied, current on taxes
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Buffalo, NY, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- BURA Target Streets Rehab Program Full or partial conditional grants + 0% loans
- HOCN West Side Home Repair Program Conditional grants, limited funding
- HOCN Emergency Home Repair Emergency grants, amounts vary
- HOCN RESTORE Program (Seniors) Up to $20,000
Key Details
- Roofing, siding, porches, electrical, heating, plumbing, windows
- Conditional grants and 0% interest deferred loans
- Must be owner-occupied, current on taxes and insurance
- Income at or below 80% AMI (4-person: $80,800)
- Part of Buffalo’s $18.4M CDBG housing rehabilitation program
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Limited funding, first-come, first-served
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for HOCN CDBG Housing Repair Program in Buffalo?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for HOCN CDBG Housing Repair Program in Buffalo, NY?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Buffalo / HOCN (CDBG-funded); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 716-882-7661. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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